The elder abuse injunction law allows judges to issue an injunction to protect vulnerable adults from exploitation. The injunction will typically be issued temporarily until a hearing is set with the court. Who is considered a “Vulnerable Adult”? A vulnerable adult is anyone 18 years of age or older who has an impaired ability to […]
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Your local law firm in Vero Beach, to provide expert representations and handling of Business, Real Estate, Family Law, Auto Accident, & Personal injury cases. We represent clients in Okeechobee, Ft Pierce, Vero Beach, Sebastian, Micco, Grant-Valkaria, Palm Bay, and Melbourne, Florida.
When should you get divorced?
While we make no judgment about when people elect to end their marriage by filing divorce proceedings, we have noticed a curious trend over the years in our practice. It may only be a coincidence, but it seems that there is an increase in clients retaining our services for an action for dissolution of marriage […]
Are short-term rentals permitted in Florida?
Recently, we have seen an influx in clients looking to rent their homes on sites like VRBO.com and similar sites. There has been a lot of unclear information about the laws and local ordinances governing the short-term rentals, also known as vacation rentals. The requirements and prohibitions associated with the short-term rentals depend on several […]
Legal Terms
Often, the legal terms used by attorneys during the initial consultation with a client could be something you may have never heard before, so I thought I would take a moment and acquaint you with a few of them: Uninsured Drivers – If you have been involved in an auto accident and the other driver is […]
Things to remember after being in a car accident
We are often asked: “What should I do after having been in a car accident?” and most of the answer to that question is not really related to the practice of law. The very first thing we recommend doing is seeking medical attention. Your health should always be your primary priority. After having sought medical […]
International Women’s Month
International Women’s Month March is International Women’s Month. In many countries around the world, women are honored with flowers and gifts on March 8 each year. While we appreciate that thought, the women of Rooney & Rooney would rather think of National Women’s Month as a month of recognition. Recognition of the role women play […]
Personal Injury
When one “Googles” the term Personal Injury Law, a veritable who’s who of attorney’s will come scrolling up on your screen. You hear their advertisements on the radio and the TV. You see their billboards on the side of the highway. But do they really do anything for you? Does a law firm, such as […]
Who Gets In Accidents?
Here in Vero BeachFlorida, our population of citizens over the age of 65 is much higher than in some other areas of the country. People who live in those colder climates in the Midwest and on the East Coast are likely to want to winter in the warmth of Florida. Those who live closer to […]
Child Passenger Safety
At Rooney & Rooney Law, one of our practice areas is Personal Injury law. As you can imagine, there are times when we are presented with situations that are truly tragic. Sometimes those situations could have turned out better if drivers had exercised more caution, sometimes not. One thing that can help prevent certain tragedies […]
Rooney & Rooney, Vero Beach Attorneys
At Rooney and Rooney P.A. our clients will call for any type of legal advice, and we love that! We are grateful that our clients respect our abilities and feel as though they can get the best legal representation from Rooney & Rooney PA. Like any other law firm, we make certain to stay informed […]